I Am A 41 Yr. Old Woman Who Was Just Diagnosed With A Weak Heart, But Doesn't Have Cardiomyopathy, What Else Could Cause A Weak Heart? Could It Be Caused Emotionaly?

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I Am A 41 Yr. Old Woman Who Was Just Diagnosed With A Weak Heart, But Doesn’t Have Cardiomyopathy, What Else Could Cause A Weak Heart? Could It Be Caused Emotionaly?

I am a 41-year-old woman who was just diagnosed with a weak heart but who doesn’t have cardiomyopathy. What else could cause a weak heart? Could it be caused emotionally?

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Hi Kthycalv,

First, having a “weak heart” doesn’t mean you’re a weak person or are emotionally fragile. This is a physical condition and not an issue with your metaphorical “heart.” You can be a very emotionally tough person and still have a weak heart! :-)

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